If this is going to be a pro setup, why not get a pro converter? Sure, Canopus makes a good "prosumer" analog-DV converter in the ADVC-100, but they also make a "pro" converter as well, with component video I/O -- the ADVC-500: http://www.canopus.com/US/products/ADVC-500/pm_advc-500.asp Or, one of the best pro DV converters -- the ProMax DA-MAX+ (w/10-bit capture): http://www.promax.com/Products/Detail/27012 (2 cents) - Mark On Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at 09:34 AM, Video International wrote: > Hi Gary, > > a popular external (portable) one is the Canopus ADVC-100 > > <http://www.canopus.com/US/products/advc-100/pt_advc-100.asp> > > supposedly uses a better algorithm than the others (better quality). > > Ha - must've been great to get approval on the in-house production > facility. > > Rick > > > >> Aloha, >> >> Subaru Telescope has approved my proposal for an in-house video >> production facility. I am looking into a fairly good analog capture >> capture >> card to import a bunch of video we already have taken by an analog >> 3CCD >> camcorder. Anyone have suggestions? >> >> Best Regards >> Gary Fujihara > > > ---------- > <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/MacDV.html>. > Send a message to <MacDV-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the > digest version. > > XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> > > Cyberian | Support this list when you buy at Outpost.com! > Outpost | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/outpost.shtml > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only > $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! > <http://www.macresq.com> >